UFlex Introduces FSSAI compliant Single-Pellet Solution for Food Packaging

Press Release — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:02:25 +0000

UFlex, one of India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company, has announced the launch of its latest innovation, an FSSAI-compliant single-pellet solution for the use of recycled PET in food and beverage packaging. This innovative product integrates recycled PET with virgin PET in a single pellet of high purity and mechanical and thermal stability. The packages produced from this resin are of high clarity, strength, and lower acetaldehyde content. Importantly, this resin solution is compatible with existing PET manufacturing lines enabling a seamless transition to rPET without investing in any new infrastructure.

Aligned with the recent FSSAI guidelines that support the Government of India’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, UFlex’s single-pellet solution is fully compliant, ready-to-implement for FMCG companies striving to meet their sustainability commitments. Eﬀective April 1, 2025, the new rules mandate that brands using Category-1 rigid plastic packaging, such as PET bottles, incorporate at least 30% recycled content by FY26. The innovation complies with FSSAI’s definition of Food Contact Material-recycled PET (FCM-rPET), which requires a validated decontamination process to ensure the material is safe for direct food contact. UFlex’s solution meets both national and international safety standards, including approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).

Commenting on the launch, Ashish Saxena, Joint President – Packaging Films Business, UFlex Limited, said, “Since our inception, we have always been committed to pioneering sustainable packaging solutions. We are pleased to oﬀer our latest innovation—the single-pellet solution, which will be a game-changer for food and beverage brands striving to meet EPR compliance under the new FSSAI guidelines. Our recent announcement of ₹317 crore investment in two new recycling plants in Noida is a strong reaﬃrmation of our commitment to India’s plastic waste management vision. As regulations become more robust, we aim to set the benchmark for responsible production and scalable, sustainable packaging solutions in India and beyond.”

UFlex is the first and only Indian company to receive USFDA approval for its technology and capacity to recycle all three materials: recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), recycled polyethylene (rPE),and recycled polypropylene (rPP) for use in food packaging.

With a global recycling capacity of 72,300 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA), and an additional 39,600 MTPA set to be commissioned soon, UFlex has established one of the most robust recycling ecosystems in the industry. To date, the company has recycled over 5 billion post-consumer PET bottles, converting them into high-quality raw materials for sustainable packaging solutions. In FY25 alone, UFlex recycled 8,200 metric tonnes of mixed flexible waste, advancing its circular economy goals. It has established recycling plants across India, Poland, Egypt, and Mexico, processing a wide range of post-consumer plastic waste. It is the only Indian company working on innovative solutions for mixed flexible waste and PCR applications both in India and globally.

About UFlex Limited:

UFlex is India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company.
Since its inception in 1985, UFlex has grown from strength to strength and has built a strong presence across all verticals of the packaging value chain – packaging films, chemicals, aseptic packaging, flexible packaging, holography, engineering, and printing cylinders.
With a 12,000+ strong multicultural workforce across global regions that works toward developing innovative, value-added, and sustainable packaging solutions, the company has earned an irreproachable reputation for defining the contours of the ‘Packaging Industry’ in India and overseas.
It provides end-to-end solutions to numerous Fortune 500 clients across various sectors such as FMCG, consumer product goods, pharmaceuticals, building materials, automobiles, and more, in more than 150 countries.
Headquartered in Noida, the National Capital Region, India, UFlex enjoys a global reach with advanced manufacturing facilities in India, UAE, Mexico, Egypt, USA, Poland, CIS, Nigeria, and Hungary.
A winner of various marquee global awards for product excellence, innovation, and sustainability, UFlex is the first company in the world to earn recognition at the Davos Recycle Forum in 1995 for conceptualizing the recycling of mixed plastic waste.

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CHUK Launches New Compostable Tableware Products For QSRs and Caterers

Business of Food Bureau — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:30:19 +0000

CHUK, the flagship brand of Pakka, has unveiled new products in its 100% compostable tableware collection, with an aim to reduce the use of single-use plastic and work towards its vision to contribute towards a cleaner planet. The latest products include a beverage cup, 4-inch dona, and 3cp snack tray, all made from bagasse, the agri-residue of sugarcane.

CHUK’s innovative and eco-friendly products have been designed to meet the sustainability needs of the food service industry. The bagasse beverage cup, a first of its kind, offers a sturdy, heat-resistant, and compostable solution for hot and cold drinks, ideal for cafes and restaurants. The 4-inch dona, perfect for caterers and event planners, provides a compact, durable alternative to single-use plastics for serving appetizers and desserts at large gatherings. The 3cp Snack Tray, with its versatile compartments, caters to food truck vendors and casual dining setups at festivals and outdoor events.

These innovative products are designed to benefit a wide range of businesses, from QSRs to catering services and established food chains. They offer sustainable alternatives that meet the growing demand for environmentally responsible food packaging solutions.

Satish Chamyvelumani, Business Head, Compostables Division, said, “The newly launched compostable tableware is a result of our continuous research, trials, and customer feedback. CHUK stands at the forefront of sustainable and innovative packaging solutions, and the new offerings are yet another step towards transforming the food service industry by offering high-quality, compostable alternatives to single-use plastics. We look forward to helping brands as well as individuals from the food industry to contribute towards cleaner earth and transform the way people consume food.”

In 2023, CHUK launched compostable delivery containers that have already gained popularity among leading brands such as Haldiram’s, Bikanervala, Chaipoint and Taco Bell. Additionally, specialty food services like Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board, Ram Mandir Trust, FabCafe, Salad Point, Greenit, and Basil Box have adopted CHUK’s delivery containers.

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